The College of Criminal Justice and Security prepares you for professional- and management-related careers in criminal justice and security as well as other related fields. You’ll study multidisciplinary, comparative management, social science and criminal justice theory as well as application. This will help you to understand, predict, and explain criminal justice and security concepts, as well as contribute to the development of public and private policy within communities.

The College of Criminal Justice and Security degree programs are designed to help you develop interpersonal communication skills, management and leadership skills in the administration of criminal justice and security to advance your career. The unique learning culture bridges the gap between theory and practice, preparing you to apply your new knowledge and skills on the job.

As a student at University of Phoenix, you may be eligible for membership in the Eta Theta Chapter, which is one of more than 360 university chapters across the country. The Eta Theta Chapter can connect you to local and national criminal justice contacts. You’ll also have access to the Docket, the official publication of Alpha Phi Sigma and you’ll be able to stay up-to-date on national honor society events, conferences, scholarships and other annual awards.

To see some scholarship resources, please visit the Center for Scholarship Excellence. From there, you’ll be able to browse internal and external scholarships that may be available to you. You’ll also be able to review scholarship tips and more.

The ideal student for the Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security program would be someone who is academically prepared through a comprehensive undergraduate degree program in the fields of criminal justice or security. The prospective student would be employed by a criminal justice or security agency and looking to advance in the field. He or she would be community oriented and have enthusiasm for criminal justice and an overall quest for knowledge.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth in the criminal justice and security field is projected at an average of 10% by 2018.

Safety and security are top priorities for both public agencies and corporations today and will continue to be at the forefront of organizations’ priorities in the future. Tomorrow’s leaders in criminal justice and security—whether they represent law enforcement, criminal courts, corrections, public services or organizational security—will influence how information is shared across agencies and how best to ensure the safety and security of people and assets. This is why a well-educated work force is needed in fields related to criminal justice and security—and why it has now become an urgent national priority.